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WV04 BYF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BYF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,668 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,734 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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WV04 BYF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV04 BYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 BYF registered?

WV04 BYF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WV04 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 BYF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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